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{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station
| logo =
image = |
name = KMET|
| name = KMET
airdate = 1948|
| airdate = {{start date|1948}}
frequency = 1490 [[Kilohertz|kHz]]|
| frequency = 1490 [[Hertz|kHz]]
| coordinates =
translator = K259BJ (99.7 MHz, [[El Centro, California|El Centro]])|
city = [[Banning, California]] |
| translator = {{Radio Relay|98.1|K251CC|[[Beaumont, California|Beaumont]]}}
area = [[Riverside, California|Riverside]]-[[San Bernardino, California]]|
| city = [[Banning, California]]
| country = US
format = [[Talk radio|Talk]]|
| area = [[Riverside, California|Riverside]]—[[San Bernardino, California]]
branding = |
slogan = Smart Talk 1490 AM |
| format = [[Talk radio|Talk]]
| branding = Smart Talk 1490 AM
facility_id = 55239 |
| facility_id = 55239
owner = Rocking M Media, LLC |
| callsign_meaning = The [[Inland Empire]] metropolitan area
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power = 1,000 [[watt]]s |
| former_callsigns = KGUD
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class = C|
KMET (first used 3/1/1987)
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website = [http://www.kmet1490am.com/ www.kmet1490am.com/] |
| owner = Christopher Miller
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webcast = [http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KMET&launchFrom=stick Listen Live] |
| licensee = KMET, LLC
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| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s unlimited
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| class = C
| affiliations = {{ubl|[[ABC News Radio]]|[[Genesis Communications Network]]|[[USA Radio Network]]|[[Westwood One]]|[[Los Angeles Angels]]|[[Los Angeles Clippers]]|[[Los Angeles Lakers]]|[[Los Angeles Rams]]}}
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| website = [http://www.kmet1490am.com/ kmet1490am.com]
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| webcast = [http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KMET&launchFrom=stick Listen Live]
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''KMET''' is a commercial [[radio station]] in [[Banning, California]], broadcasting to the eastern sections of the [[Riverside, California|Riverside]]-[[San Bernardino, California]] area on 1490 [[amplitude modulation|AM]]. '''KMET''' is an ABC radio affiliate and airs [[talk radio|talk]] programming from broadcasters such as [[Clark Howard]], [[Dave Ramsey]], Tyler Jorgenson<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bizninja.com/radio|title=BizNinja Radio|last=BizNinja|first=Tyler Jorgenson - The|website=www.bizninja.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-12}}</ref> and Kevin McCullough as well as sports coverage.
'''KMET''' (1490 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is a commercial [[AM radio|AM]] [[radio station]] that is licensed to [[Banning, California]] and serves the eastern part of the [[Riverside, California|Riverside]]—[[San Bernardino, California|San Bernardino]] area. The station is owned by Christopher Miller, through licensee KMET, LLC, and broadcasts a [[talk radio]] [[radio format|format]].


==Programming==
They also have Local talent that includes Brett Malak, Aaron Michael Sanchez, Paul Amadeus Lane and Mitch McClellan, Which gives them a dynamic mix of local and national programs.
KMET is an [[ABC Audio|ABC radio]] affiliate and airs syndicated talk programming from hosts such as [[Clark Howard]], [[Dave Ramsey]], Tyler Jorgenson,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bizninja.com/radio |title=BizNinja Radio |last=BizNinja |first=Tyler Jorgenson - The |website=BizNinja.com |language=en |access-date=2017-04-12 }}</ref> and Kevin McCullough, as well as sports coverage. Local on-air talent includes Brett Malak, Aaron Michael Sanchez, Paul Amadeus Lane, and Mitch McClellan.


KMET sports programming includes [[Los Angeles Rams]] and [[Los Angeles Lakers]] games. From 2011 through the end of the 2016–2017 [[NHL]] season, KMET was the Inland Empire radio affiliate of the [[Los Angeles Kings]].
'''KMET''' began in 1945 as '''KPAC''' for the nearby [[Southern Pacific Railroad]], but the call sign was changed in the 1950s to represent the "MET-ropolis" of Riverside which is 30 miles from Banning and "he-MET" for nearby [[Hemet, California]] 15 miles to the south.


==History==
Prior to July 2007, KMET aired a [[Smooth Jazz]] music format branded as "Your Smooth Oasis". Before that, formats included a [[country music|Country]] format, an [[sports radio|all-sports]] format, and a [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road]] format called "The Mighty Met", in honor of the nickname of the [[Los Angeles]] radio station which formerly had this callsign, [[KMET (defunct)|KMET]] 94.7.
The station began in 1945 as KPAC for the nearby [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company|Southern Pacific Railroad]]. In the 1950s the [[call sign]] was changed to KPAS to stand for the [[San Gorgonio Pass]]; this later became KGUD.


On March 1, 1987, KGUD adopted the KMET call letters<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/87/RR-1987-03-06-OCR-Page-0024.pdf |title=Call Sign Changes |magazine=Radio & Records |page=12 |date=1987-03-06 |access-date=2019-11-11 }}</ref> to represent the [[Inland Empire|Riverside—San Bernardino metropolitan area]] and [[Hemet, California|Hemet]], a community south of Banning. KMET aired a [[Middle of the road (music)|middle of the road]] format branded "The Mighty Met" in honor of the defunct [[Los Angeles]] rock station that previously held the [[KMET (FM)|KMET]] call letters (94.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], now [[KTWV]]).
Up through the 2011-2017 NHL Season, '''KMET''' was the Inland Empire radio affiliate of the [[Los Angeles Kings]]. It is also a radio affiliate for the [[Los Angeles Rams]] and [[Los Angeles Lakers]].

Prior to July 2007, KMET aired a [[smooth jazz]] music format branded as "Your Smooth Oasis". Before that, formats included [[country music]] in 1995<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/90s/95/RR-1995-07-28-OCR-Page-0008.pdf |title=For the Record |magazine=Radio & Records |page=8 |date=1995-07-28 |access-date=2019-11-11 }}</ref> and [[Sports radio|all-sports]].


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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== External links ==
==External links==
*{{Official website|www.kmet1490am.com|KMET website}}
*{{official website |https://www.kmet1490am.com/ }}
{{AM station data|KMET}}
*{{AM station data|55239|KMET}}
*{{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/*/20070612060655/http://www.kmetam.com/ |date=* |title=Former "Smooth Jazz 1490" website }}
*{{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/*/20070612060655/http://www.kmetam.com/ |date=* |title=Former "Smooth Jazz 1490" website }}


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[[Category:Talk radio stations in the United States]]
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[[Category:Banning, California]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1995]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1948]]
[[Category:1948 establishments in California]]


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Latest revision as of 09:31, 24 July 2024

KMET
Broadcast areaRiverside—San Bernardino, California
Frequency1490 kHz
BrandingSmart Talk 1490 AM
Programming
FormatTalk
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
  • Christopher Miller
  • (KMET, LLC)
History
First air date
1948 (1948)
Former call signs
KGUD KMET (first used 3/1/1987)
Call sign meaning
The Inland Empire metropolitan area
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID55239
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Translator(s)98.1 K251CC (Beaumont)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekmet1490am.com

KMET (1490 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station that is licensed to Banning, California and serves the eastern part of the Riverside—San Bernardino area. The station is owned by Christopher Miller, through licensee KMET, LLC, and broadcasts a talk radio format.

Programming

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KMET is an ABC radio affiliate and airs syndicated talk programming from hosts such as Clark Howard, Dave Ramsey, Tyler Jorgenson,[2] and Kevin McCullough, as well as sports coverage. Local on-air talent includes Brett Malak, Aaron Michael Sanchez, Paul Amadeus Lane, and Mitch McClellan.

KMET sports programming includes Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Lakers games. From 2011 through the end of the 2016–2017 NHL season, KMET was the Inland Empire radio affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings.

History

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The station began in 1945 as KPAC for the nearby Southern Pacific Railroad. In the 1950s the call sign was changed to KPAS to stand for the San Gorgonio Pass; this later became KGUD.

On March 1, 1987, KGUD adopted the KMET call letters[3] to represent the Riverside—San Bernardino metropolitan area and Hemet, a community south of Banning. KMET aired a middle of the road format branded "The Mighty Met" in honor of the defunct Los Angeles rock station that previously held the KMET call letters (94.7 FM, now KTWV).

Prior to July 2007, KMET aired a smooth jazz music format branded as "Your Smooth Oasis". Before that, formats included country music in 1995[4] and all-sports.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KMET". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ BizNinja, Tyler Jorgenson - The. "BizNinja Radio". BizNinja.com. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  3. ^ "Call Sign Changes" (PDF). Radio & Records. 1987-03-06. p. 12. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  4. ^ "For the Record" (PDF). Radio & Records. 1995-07-28. p. 8. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
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